Joel Collier

Biomedical Engineering

Associate Dean for Doctoral Education

Joel Collier Profile Photo
Joel Collier Profile Photo

Research Interests

The design of biomaterials for a range of biomedical applications, with a focus on understanding and controlling adaptive immune responses. Most materials investigated are created from molecular assemblies- proteins, peptides or bioconjugates that self-organize into useful structures such as nanofibers, gels, and particles.

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The Collier Lab designs biomaterials for a range of biomedical applications, with a focus on understanding and controlling adaptive immune responses.  Most materials investigated are created from molecular assemblies- proteins, peptides or bioconjugates that self-organize into useful structures such as nanofibers, gels, and particles. 

These biomaterials are being developed as novel treatments for infectious diseases, cancer, wound healing, and chronic inflammation.  Additionally, as these strategies are developed, basic insights into how materials engage the immune system are uncovered.

Education

  • Ph.D. Northwestern University, 2003

Positions

  • Theodore Kennedy Professor of Biomedical Engineering
  • Professor of Biomedical Engineering
  • Associate Dean for Doctoral Education in the Pratt School of Engineering
  • Associate Professor in Integrative Immunobiology

Awards, Honors, and Distinctions

  • Lois and John L. Imhoff Distinguished Teaching Award. Pratt School of Engineering. 2020
  • Fellow. American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). 2017
  • 2015 Biomaterials Science Lectureship. Royal Society of Chemistry Publishing. 2015
  • Distinguished Investigator, Junior. Biological Science Division, University of Chicago. 2012

Courses Taught

  • ME 391: Undergraduate Projects in Mechanical Engineering
  • EGR 790: Special Topics in Engineering
  • EGR 393: Research Projects in Engineering
  • EGR 391: Projects in Engineering
  • BME 792: Continuation of Graduate Independent Study
  • BME 791: Graduate Independent Study
  • BME 790: Advanced Topics for Graduate Students in Biomedical Engineering
  • BME 789: Internship in Biomedical Engineering
  • BME 729S: Teaching Seminar for Repeat Teaching Assistants
  • BME 728S: Teaching Seminar for New Teaching Assistants
  • BME 702S: BME Graduate Seminars
  • BME 701S: BME Graduate Seminars
  • BME 494: Projects in Biomedical Engineering (GE)
  • BME 493: Projects in Biomedical Engineering (GE)
  • BME 394: Projects in Biomedical Engineering (GE)
  • BME 221L: Biomaterials